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May 2007
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31.05.2007
OneWorld Praltforma za judoistočnu Evropu (owpsee) poziva predstavnice ženskih organizacija da se prijave za učešće na treningu Gender & Technology – Empowering Women. Trening će biti održan od 6. do 9. juna u Kraljevu. Sve troškove puta i boravka u Kraljevu pokriva owpsee.
Story linkRelated topics/regions: [Serbia and Montenegro] [gender & ICT] |
29.05.2007
Makedonija ke se prikluci na svetskoto dvizenje vo poddrzuvanjeto na slobodnata kultura preku promocija na licencite Kriejtiv komons lokalizirani na makedonski jazik.
Story linkRelated topics/regions: [Macedonia (FYROM)] |
29.05.2007
The Indian government will invest INR 23,000 million to promote e-Governance in rural areas. The National e-Governance Plan (NeGP) will cyber link even the remotest villages through one lakh Internet Common Service Centres (CSCs) spread across the country.
Story linkRelated topics/regions: [South Asia] [India] [civil society & ICT] [e-governance] [Internet] [policy initiatives in ICT] |
28.05.2007
Orissa has initiated e-Pragati, a project that would connect even the remotest Anganwadi workers in the state and publish information on their work profiles and children under their care. The venture will complement the existing e-Shishu plan that cyber connects lakhs of children in state.
Story linkRelated topics/regions: [South Asia] [India] [civil society & ICT] [health & ICT] [intermediate technology] [Internet] |
28.05.2007
IIT-Powai based Webaroo has launched SMS GupShup, a free group messaging service in India, which will enable mobile users to create their own groups and start blogging. The convergence of internet technology with the mobile is now closer than before to the common user and will enable greater communication.
Story linkRelated topics/regions: [civil society & ICT] [intermediate technology] [policy initiatives in ICT] |
28.05.2007
India's Information and Technology Department will provide computer training to children belonging to socially deprived and minority groups. The first initiative has been taken by the city of Chandigarh in association with United Progressive Muslim Front to teach a basic course to the students of Manimajra Madarsa.
Story linkRelated topics/regions: [South Asia] [India] [access] [children & ICT] [education & ICT] [knowledge & ICT] |
28.05.2007
India's Information and Technology Department will provide computer training to children belonging to socially deprived and minority groups. The first initiative has been taken by the city of Chandigarh in association with United Progressive Muslim Front to teach a basic course to the students of Manimajra Madarsa.
Story linkRelated topics/regions: [India] [South Asia] [children & ICT] [e-governance] Image: ICT for children © Centre for Science and Environment
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24.05.2007
Around 400 common service centres will be set up next year in Manipur, India's northeastern state. The CSCs will provide e-government services to people living in villages.
Story linkRelated topics/regions: [South Asia] [India] [civil society & ICT] [e-governance] [intermediate technology] [knowledge & ICT] |
24.05.2007
The Australian government will spend $13.6 million on e-security to protect home users and small businesses in a move to strengthen the existing electronic operating environment.
Story linkRelated topics/regions: [civil society & ICT] [intermediate technology] [policy initiatives in ICT] |
24.05.2007
BRUSSELS, May 23 (IPS) - Mobile phone banking is expanding across the region from South Africa to Kenya and is putting the poor directly in control of their own finances like never before.
Story linkFrom: Inter Press Service (IPS) Related topics/regions: [Africa] [ICT in poverty reduction] Image: Woman on mobile phone, Western Kenya. © Peter Armstrong
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23.05.2007
Isklucitelno golem broj gragjani sakaat da ucat i da ja pominat besplatnata obuka za koristenje kompjuteri i internet, kampanja sto ja sproveduva Vladata, naslovena kako „Makedonija zemja na informaticari”. Tocno 22 229 lica se prijavile deka se zainteresirani informaticki da se obrazuvaat, sto pretstavuva pokazatel deka golem del od nasata populacija nema dovolni poznavanja i e needucirana za koristenje kompjuteri i internet.
Story linkRelated topics/regions: [Macedonia (FYROM)] [knowledge & ICT] |
23.05.2007
'Can South Asia End Poverty in a Generation?' This is the theme for a two hour videoconference discussion connecting NGOs and CSOs from India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Afghanistan and Sri Lanka, to be held at the Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), New Delhi, India on May 30, 2007.
Story linkRelated topics/regions: [civil society & ICT] [knowledge & ICT] [policy initiatives in ICT] [ICT in poverty reduction] |
22.05.2007
The National Wildlife Crime Unit (NWCU) of UK is using an advanced technology for purposes of wildlife crime enforcement. This technology will enable them to pool police information and carry investigations further.
Story linkRelated topics/regions: [civil society & ICT] [e-governance] [policy initiatives in ICT] |
20.05.2007
Useat kansainväliset organisaatiot sopivat Afrikan tietoverkottamisesta Maailman informaatioyhteiskunnan päivänä, 17. toukokuuta. Taustalla on huoli vuosituhattavoitteiden saavuttamisesta. Connect Africa -ohjelmaan kuuluu kumppanuuksien solmimista sekä infrastruktuurin ja suotuisamman ilmapiirin luomista. Ohjelma laukaistaan käyntiin Ruandassa 29. lokakuuta.
Story linkFrom: International Telecommunication Union Related topics/regions: [Africa] [e-governance] |
19.05.2007
Kannurin asukkaat Intian Keralan osavaltiossa voivat kohta ostaa lehmän, löytää työpaikan ja etsiä tietoa muun muassa terveys-, maanviljelys- ja lakiasioista Internetin välityksellä. UNESCOn tuella paikallisille asukkaille tuotetaan webbiyhteisöjä heidän omalla kielellään, malayalamaksi. Projekti on saanut tulevien loppukäyttäjien kannatuksen tuekseen.
Story linkFrom: Digital Opportunity Channel Related topics/regions: [India] [capacity building] [intermediate technology] |
18.05.2007
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) celebrated the World Telecommunication and Information Society Day on May 17, 2007 by honouring three laureates and through an announcement of a plan to curb cyber crime, connect Africa and connect the young. The ITU helps communities develop radio communication and ICTs worldwide.
Story linkRelated topics/regions: [capacity building] [Internet] [knowledge & ICT] [policy initiatives in ICT] [ICT in poverty reduction] |
18.05.2007
E-Choupal is a unique internet service that has been made available at the doorstep of farmers in India. Introduced by the retail sector, e-Choupal provides farmers with agricultural information through ICTs. Through the e-Choupal initiative, ITC has increased its competitiveness and empowered farmers through access to technology and the Internet.
Story linkRelated topics/regions: [South Asia] [India] [civil society & ICT] [Internet] [media technologies] [ICT in poverty reduction] |
18.05.2007
E-Choupal is a unique internet service that has been made available at the doorstep of farmers in India. Introduced by the retail sector, e-Choupal provides farmers with agricultural information through ICTs. Through the e-Choupal initiative, ITC has increased its competitiveness and empowered farmers through access to technology and the Internet.
Story linkRelated topics/regions: [South Asia] [India] [knowledge & ICT] [capacity building] |
17.05.2007
Indian radio broadcaster All India Radio (AIR) is broadcasting everyday a programme on women health issues from its 14 stations in collaboration with the Madhya Pradesh government, UNICEF and the Department of International Development (DFID).
Story linkRelated topics/regions: [South Asia] [India] [gender & ICT] [health & ICT] |
14.05.2007
The UN Security Council's counter-terrorism directorate has launched an online database to help countries to develop their own counter-terrorism programmes. UN also hopes to help countries in drafting terrorism-related legislation, financial law and practice regulations, training for personnel and enhancing law regulations.
Story linkRelated topics/regions: [civil society & ICT] [human rights & ICT] [policy initiatives in ICT] |
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